Clippers 8, Braves 5: Carlin's double helps Clippers extend streak

Luke Carlin hit a three-run double with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Clippers to an 8-5 win over host Gwinnett last night.

Luke Carlin hit a three-run double with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Clippers to an 8-5 win over host Gwinnett last night.

The Clippers have won nine consecutive games, their longest streak since 1999, when they won 11 straight.

Columbus trailed 5-3 entering the eighth, but tied it on a two-run homer by Luis Valbuena. Lonnie Chisenhall walked to start the ninth and Chad Huffman was hit by a pitch. After a sacrifice by Travis Buck, Jason Kipnis was intentionally walked to load the bases. Jerad Head struck out before Carlin hit the second pitch to center.

Kipnis hit a solo home run and scored three runs. Huffman added a double.

Zach Putnam got the win. He pitched two innings and gave up one run. Josh Judy earned the save.

Corey Kluber started for the Clippers. He lasted five innings, giving up four runs and striking out five.

Donald, Rodriguez sent down by Indians

The parent Cleveland Indians sent infielders Jason Donald and Josh Rodriguez to the Clippers. Both should join the team for a four-game series against Charlotte that starts tonight.

Reliever Joe Martinez is moving into the starting rotation tonight to fill the hole created by the call-up of Alex White by Cleveland.